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Can anyone give any advice on applying for Medicare for our 2 1/2 HFA son? I heard they have some kind of waiver program for kids on the spectrum. Thx

posted October 3, 2013
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Thanks for the info!

posted October 4, 2013
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It is Medicaid you would be applying for if it is a minor. You cannot get Medicare unless you have actually worked and paid into the system. You have to contact your states social services department or you can go to Medicaid.com and there is information there.

posted October 3, 2013
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I don't know about Medicare, but we have TEFRA (Katie beckett) Medicaid for our son. Medicaid based on the child's disability not income. We are on the PDD waiver wait list that will give extra funding until age 10 for services as well. Are you connected with early intervention? He should qualify until age 3. They were a big help in navigating with us

posted October 3, 2013

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